Impact Student Ministry is changing the lives of Middle and High School Students
by introducing them to a growing and active life with Christ.
The above statement isn’t just a catchy slogan, it’s what IMPACT is all about. A life with Jesus Christ is exciting, challenging, and the most rewarding experience a person can have and we want to introduce and encourage middle school and high school students to begin and develop that kind of life. Our ministry can be summed up in 4 words: Gather, Group, Give, and Go. We desire to see student prioritize gathering together for community and fellowship. We want to help them grow in discipleship through small groups. We want to help students find way they can give back to God in serving and ministry to others. Lastly, we want to equip students go as they live on mission and to take the gospel into our community and around the world.
By being a part of IMPACT, you’ll be a part of a group of your peers who are developing that same relationship with Christ. You can expect to be a part of fun and meaningful youth worship events, deeper discussion in a smaller group of students your same age, and lots of other opportunities for special events like worship events, mission trips, retreats, and other monthly special activities.
Grow Groups
Sunday Mornings at 9am
Grade-based fellowship groups that “do life together.” You may talk about what’s happening at school, the application of the teaching focus for the week, pray for and with each other, do mission work together, and just have a great time!
Small Groups
Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm
Our mid-week small groups are a chance for students to gather together to hear a short biblical lesson, then they are broken up into age and gender-specific groups where they make practical applications and experience biblical community together.
Converge
Monthly on a Sunday Evening at 5pm
Converge is a corporate worship event specifically designed for Middle and High School students. Students are encouraged to invite their friends that may not normally go to church. Each service includes music, prayer, games, and a time of opening God’s Word.
PARENTS: We require that students participating in off-campus activities have an annual Medical Release Form filed with the Church Office. This form provides important medical information and serves to protect both your student and the church in the unlikely event of an emergency medical situation. If the student is under 18 years of age, this form must be notarized. For your convenience, we will be organizing opportunities for you to meet with a notary here at the church.
Upcoming Events and Activities
**If finances are keeping a student from participating in an event, please email Evan. We do not want a student to miss out on an event due to finances**
August
2nd – Lake Day at Knust’s (After Church – 9pm)
The Knust’s have graciously invited the student ministry to their lake house on Lake Tillery for an afternoon of fun! We will leave after church that morning. Students will need to bring a lunch to eat at church in the youth room, bating suits, towels, sunscreen, a change of clothes, etc. We will have burgers for dinner at the lake and plan to be home around 9pm.
Parent’s if you like to join us and help transport, please contact Evan.
The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, July 29th because of arranging transportation and purchasing food.
To sign up for lake day, click here
4th – Carrigan Farms (8:30am – 4pm)
To wrap up our Summer, we will take a day trip to Carrigan Farms and swim in the Quarry! We will meet at the church at 8:30am and return by 4pm. Students will need $20 CASH to get in AND cash for lunch. Carrigan Farms is a cash only facility. Students will also need to bring a towel and change of clothes.
Parents, if you’d like to join us and help transport, please contact Evan.
The deadline to sign up is August 2nd because of having to pre-order tickets.
To sign up, for Carrigan Farms, click here.
9th – Back to School Converge (5pm)
To commission our students back to their greatest mission field, their schools, we host a Converge that is centered on equipping and encouraging students to live on mission. For this Converge parents are invited to attend to worship with their students and to pray over them and the school year. Service will be at Providence this year and be held in the student center. So we can plan accordingly, please RSVP your family at this link, and don’t worry, families can still attend even if they don’t RSVP.
26th – Wednesday Night Start (6:30pm)
Our mid-week discipleship kicks off with a look at the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119. In our study, we will see the importance of the Word of God, and the need for us to make God’s Word a priority in our daily lives. Service starts at 630pm, but if students want to bring dinner and come early to hang out, they are welcome! Students will be together for a large group teaching time and then split up into age and gender specific groups for discussion, application, and gospel community.
September
27th – Converge (5pm – 7pm)
Converge is a monthly worship service just for students. It is held in the Student Center at Providence and has engaging music, biblical teaching, and promotes gospel community. Dinner is provide after the service for everyone! Come as early as 4pm to hang out and play games before service!
October
9th-12th – Fall Retreat – Garden City Beach, SC
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the beach! This year, we’re heading back to Garden City, SC, for Fall Retreat 2026. We’ll be staying at Garden City Chapel for an extended weekend filled with worship, discipleship, friendship, competition, and plenty of fun.
Retreat Details
Dates: October 9–12
Location: Garden City Chapel, Garden City, SC
Cost: $250 per student
The registration cost includes:, Transportation, Lodging, 8 meals, All retreat activities
We will meet at the church on Friday, October 9 at 2:00 PM following the CCS half-day and return to the church at approximately 4:00 PM on Monday, October 12. Because of the CCS schedule, we’re able to stay an extra day this year, giving students even more time to enjoy the weekend together!
Our Theme: Lost & Found
This year’s retreat theme is Lost & Found, and we’ll be spending the weekend exploring Luke 15 and three of Jesus’ most well-known parables: The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and The Prodigal Son. Throughout the weekend, students will participate in daily worship services, small-group discussions, and intentional discipleship opportunities as we look at what these stories teach us about God’s heart for those who are lost and His incredible desire to bring us home. Our hope is that students will leave Fall Retreat with a deeper understanding of who Jesus is, a stronger faith, and a greater desire to follow Him.
Uncivil War
Fall Retreat wouldn’t be complete without Uncivil War. Throughout the weekend, students will be divided into color teams and compete in a variety of games, challenges, and competitions. Students will have opportunities to work together, compete, strategize, and represent their team as they battle for the Uncivil War championship. Expect plenty of competition, teamwork, and fun throughout the weekend.
Halloween Costume Party & Contest
We’re also bringing back the Halloween Costume Party and Contest. Students are encouraged to get creative and go all out with their costumes. Prizes will be awarded in four categories:
- Individual Homemade
- Group Homemade
- Individual Store-Bought
- Group Store-Bought
Start planning now and bring your best costume. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Retreat Registration
We’d love for your student to join us for Fall Retreat 2026. It’s going to be a weekend filled with meaningful moments, great friendships, plenty of competition, and opportunities to grow closer to Jesus. Register today to reserve your student’s spot. Registration Cost: $250 per student
Please note that payment is required at the time of registration. Families registering multiple students will receive a $50 sibling discount. – Use Discount Code: SIBLING at checkout.
To download the PACKING LIST for the weekend, click here.
25th – Converge (5pm – 7pm)
Converge is a monthly worship service just for students. It is held in the Student Center at Providence and has engaging music, biblical teaching, and promotes gospel community. Dinner is provide after the service for everyone! Come as early as 4pm to hang out and play games before service!
November
22nd – Converge (5pm – 7pm)
Converge is a monthly worship service just for students. It is held in the Student Center at Providence and has engaging music, biblical teaching, and promotes gospel community. Dinner is provide after the service for everyone! Come as early as 4pm to hang out and play games before service!
December
3rd – 6th – Bethlehem Village
Our annual Bethlehem Village is one of Providence’s largest community outreach events of the year. We need a lot of cast and crew member in order to make this happen. Students are encouraged to serve in the village and help bring it to life! Students who are interested in serving can reach out to Evan for more information and how to sign up.
11th – Christmas Party (6pm – 9pm)
Mark you calendars for one of our most fun and festive nights of the year, our Christmas Party. Details and theme for the party are still being worked out, so stay tuned, but make sure you have this night saved!
2027 Mission Trips
Paris – March 5th-12th (Spring Break)
For the last few years, our church has had a partnership with IMB missionaries and church planters working in the West of Paris, France. This year, we hope students will consider leveraging their Spring Break to take the gospel to the people of Paris and to the nations. This trip is only open for High School students. Our trip will primarily focus on engaging in spiritual conversations with Parisians, helping connect those who are interested with the missionaries, passing out gospel literature (Bibles, tracks, etc.), and conversational evangelism.
For those interested in learning more, there is an informational meeting on August 30th after church in the Student Center. There, Evan will go over more details of the trip, expectations, cost, and more. If you would like to apply for the 2027 Paris Trip, fill out this application link.
Kentucky – June 5th-12th
Save the date for a Summer Mission Trip to the hills of Kentucky to partner with Crossroads Church in Stearns. Crossroads church has many amazing areas of ministry to serve their local community – Things like a community cafe and restaurant, community farm/garden, mobile cafe, and more – We are still working on the details but we want to make sure your student has this week blocked off in their calendars so they can be the hands and feet of Jesus and “Go” in Christ’s name this coming Summer! Stay tuned for more information. This trip is open to current 6th-12th graders.
Looking Ahead:
Crossroad Summer Camp 2027 – July 19-23